Bill · H.R. 7227· House(119-HR-7227)

Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2026

Age: 75 years

Wisconsin

Introduced: 1/22/2026
Last activity: 1/22/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Gwen Moore
Cosponsors: - 25 - 0

Health

Introduced
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What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2026," seeks to amend several federal laws including the Public Health Service Act, ERISA, and the Internal Revenue Code. It aims to require group health plans and health insurance issuers that provide mental health or substance use disorder services to eliminate cost-sharing for these services during a specific timeframe. This period begins at the diagnosis of pregnancy and lasts through the one-year period following the end of the pregnancy. The new requirements would apply to plan years beginning at least two years after the act's enactment. Additionally, the bill modifies continuity of care provisions for pregnant and postpartum individuals.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would women be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically protects pregnant and postpartum individuals by ensuring free access to mental health and substance use disorder services.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7
The bill eliminates cost-sharing for mental health services from the time of pregnancy diagnosis through one year postpartum.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The elimination of cost-sharing provides significant financial relief to low-income families needing mental health or substance use services.